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Winery · Hummelstown, PA
Cassel Vineyards of Hershey is an estate winery on a 135-acre fifth-generation family farm just off Route 39 near Hummelstown, PA — about two miles west of Hersheypark. They grow their own grapes, produce their own wines and hard ciders, and host live music and food trucks throughout the warmer months.
There is something genuinely different about visiting a winery where the family has been farming the same land for over 120 years. The Cassel farm has been in the family since 1903, and the sixth generation is now putting their own stamp on it through a line of hard ciders alongside the traditional wines. It is not a winery that was built to look like a winery — it is a working farm that became one, and that comes through in the atmosphere. For anyone visiting the Hershey area who wants a quieter, more local afternoon, this is worth the short detour off the tourist corridor.
The five-acre vineyard grows six varieties: Chambourcin, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Vidal Blanc, Concord, and Niagara. From that footprint, the Cassel family produces an award-winning lineup of wines alongside the hard cider operation. Summer months add an events calendar with local musicians, open-mic Sundays, and food trucks — enough programming to make repeat visits feel fresh. The location on Route 39 keeps it accessible without being in the middle of the Hershey commercial corridor, which is part of its appeal.
Closed Monday through Wednesday. Thursday 3–7 pm; Friday and Saturday 12–8:30 pm; Sunday 12–6 pm. Hours can shift around events and seasons — always confirm on their site before visiting.
On Shetland Drive off Route 39, Hummelstown, PA
Tasting flight: $12 for five samples plus a complimentary glass. The wines and ciders are handcrafted in small batches, so the lineup shifts with the season — confirm current availability at casselvineyards.com.
It is about two miles west on Route 39 — a five-minute drive from the main Hersheypark entrance. The vineyard is easy to reach without getting back onto the highway.
Yes — this is a true estate winery. The grapes are grown on the farm's five-acre vineyard and the wines are produced on site. They also produce their own hard ciders through the Next Gen Cider line developed by the sixth generation of the family.
They do, especially in warmer months. The events calendar typically includes live music on select evenings, open-mic Sundays, and food truck appearances. Check their website at casselvineyards.com for current scheduling before you plan your visit.
Cassel Vineyards of Hershey is an independent local business we're featuring in our guide — we're not affiliated. Details are from the business and public sources and were accurate at the time of writing; please confirm current hours before visiting.